Ireland’s Mental Health Awareness Day was Sunday the 10th of October. The school’s Amber Flag Team have been working hard to mark the week with a few events. The Amber Flag team made and distributed Amber Flag ribbons to every staff and student in the school. They have been running a Design a Mental Health...Read More
During our Wellbeing Week Ms. Toner’s 1st year Home Economics class compared healthy and unhealthy drinks and showcased their information during lunchtime. They provided students with healthy smoothies at lunchtime, getting them to taste a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks. As well as this they made healthy fruit skewers and gave them to their teachers,...Read More
Wellbeing Week ran from Tues 8th-Friday 11th May in Balbriggan CC. As part of this students participated in various physical activities, something which is a key element to everyone’s overall wellbeing. On Tuesday Senior students were given an opportunity to participate in a Yoga class where they stretched and de-stressed. On Wednesday students took part...Read More
Congratulations to the recent winners of our poetry and recipe competitions. There was great creativity shown in both competitions. Well done! Read More
As part of mental health week all 6th years participated in a yoga class. It included stretching, flexibilty/strength exercises and relaxation techniques. Everyone enjoyed themselves and some found a new talent! Hopefully learning these relaxation techniques will help with all the study and exams coming up. Read More
As part of mental health week, staff and students got to enjoy a tasty ice cream from Ben’s Ice’s. Thanks Ben for the visit. Where does ice cream go to school?……..Sundae school of course! Happy Easter holidays to all staff and students. Read More
Plank with Mr. Kennedy There was a great turn out and energy for the plank challenge all week in Balbriggan Community College. At eleven o’clock students filled the John Bailey Hall to challenge themselves in a plank position for as long as they could manage before they collapsed. Monday to Thursday, new challengers entered the...Read More
As part of Mental Health Week, Miss Purcell’s Home Economics classes were busy making healthy green smoothies and fruit skewers. Each student discovered the health benefits to both their physical and mental health by including the various types of fruit in their diet. ! Read More
Transition Year and 5th year girls took part in a Zumba class as part of mental health week. They all had a great time and showed us their fantastic dance moves! Keep it up ladies.Read More
